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X749 UBW

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

141,212 mi
Last recorded141,212 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX749 UBW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2017 141,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Above axle, shock mount prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear spring mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play drop arm on chassis (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear spring mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 137,691 miles

exhaust support bracket broken

light scratching on windscreen

oil leak

some engine oil smoke

Nearside Rear chassis rail starting to corrode

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear bumper bar damaged and loose

Fail 12 Jul 2016 137,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear chassis rail starting to corrode

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear bumper bar damaged and loose

exhaust support bracket broken

light scratching on windscreen

oil leak

some engine oil smoke

Pass 7 Jul 2015 134,251 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust support bracket broken

light scratching on windscreen

rear brakes squeal

rear bumper bar damaged and loose

some engine oil smoke

Pass 1 Aug 2014 130,349 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

light scratching to windscreen

offside rear chassis rail corroded through by fuel tank

Fail 31 Jul 2014 130,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

light scratching to windscreen

offside rear chassis rail corroded through by fuel tank

Pass 29 Nov 2012 123,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes around load level valve starting to corrode

exhaust bracket broken

handbrake cable bracket broken (nearside)

light scratching on windscreen

Fail 26 Nov 2012 123,505 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes around load level valve starting to corrode

exhaust bracket broken

handbrake cable bracket broken (nearside)

light scratching on windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2011 118,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside side step rubber missing

rear fog lamp bracket damaged

windscreen scratched

Fail 12 Dec 2011 118,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside side step rubber missing

rear fog lamp bracket damaged

windscreen scratched

Pass 15 Nov 2010 113,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear load valve seized

Windscreen scratched

Pass 6 Oct 2009 109,866 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges, NS rear worn unevenly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil or possibly clutch fluid leak

Fail 29 Sep 2009 109,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges, NS rear worn unevenly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil or possibly clutch fluid leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 102,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak- gearbox?

Fail 30 Sep 2008 102,016 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak- gearbox?

Pass 19 Sep 2007 87,957 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 87,957 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 73,567 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

drivers side of windscreen is scrated from wiper blade lightley scratched

Fail 19 Sep 2006 73,176 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

drivers side of windscreen is scrated from wiper blade.lightly scratched

Pass 28 Sep 2005 60,935 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda B Series?

Based on 136,422 MOT tests across 9,870 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
5,432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,638
fog lamp not working 5,286
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,589
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,901
Registration plate lamp not working 2,281
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X749 UBW is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2000 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 99,976 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda B Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X749 UBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda B Series typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X749 UBW is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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